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"windows has detected a registry/configuration error. Use SCANREG..."
Hello,
I have a Dell Dimension 8100, Windows ME...
I went on vacation for about 2 days and came back. Turned on the computer and for some reason it gave me the message:
(it can't go on normal mode, but safe mode...)
"windows has detected a registry/configuration error.
use SCANREG to correct this error."
...and that i'm supposed to go on safe mode. So when i go on safe mode, the computer just freezes on the greyish white screen. Is this a common problem?
I am basically stuck there...i really hope reformatting my computer is not the choice. Could it be a virus?
* It also said something about 'new hardware installed' but i'm pretty sure i did not install anything....
Please help, your help will most definitely be appreciated!
Thanks,
Leonard
I have a Dell Dimension 8100, Windows ME...
I went on vacation for about 2 days and came back. Turned on the computer and for some reason it gave me the message:
(it can't go on normal mode, but safe mode...)
"windows has detected a registry/configuration error.
use SCANREG to correct this error."
...and that i'm supposed to go on safe mode. So when i go on safe mode, the computer just freezes on the greyish white screen. Is this a common problem?
I am basically stuck there...i really hope reformatting my computer is not the choice. Could it be a virus?
* It also said something about 'new hardware installed' but i'm pretty sure i did not install anything....
Please help, your help will most definitely be appreciated!
Thanks,
Leonard
ejn63
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July 30th, 2004 09:00
More likely, your hard drive is failing or has failed. Run the Dell diagnostics on it, including a full surface scan.
Denny Denham
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July 30th, 2004 13:00
Also try the procedure here.